Another new DAC: Audio Mirror

Any update on the T3? I want to know if it have a good grip on the bass. It scores low on bass in the http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0419/Audio_Mirror_Tubadour_III_Review.htm review.

My system needs a smoother midrange, some sparkle at the top and a tight bass

Has anyone compared the T3 with a Chord Qutest or Hugo 2?

Greetings Martin-Andersen
...Great Dac...Just order it and Listen for 10 days...if you dont like it ship it back to Vlad and only Pay for shipping....Its the only way to see if its the right Dac for your system and taste...Love mine (VERY musical with great deatail and a soundstage that is deep and wide with decent Height...The Bass is good but not the tightest or lowest i have heard)  and i had many dac’s before it...most were more expensive than the very Reasonable $1500 Vlad charges for his standard Dac..

Just checking into this unit and the tubes. When I looked at the 5977 mini-tubes I was surprised to see a tube with no pins, like a usual tube has. Instead, there are some longish looking wires hanging out of the bottom.
So, how are these tubes hooked up? Do you solder them into place? How do you do tube rolling or change tubes (especially since the life span of these tubes is pretty short - about 3,000 hours)?
While I'm at it, has anybody compared the T3 to a P S Audio dac?
Thanks